Women are more prone to iron-deficiency than men are – eat dark leafy greens such as spinach and lean red meat

Cut out caffeine

Coffee and some soft drinks contain this stuff that keeps you awake at night – too much caffeine is definitely not good for you

Don’t smoke

This one is obvious – the evils of smoking are well documented and should be known to everyone – if you smoke but can’t stop – get help

Do some physical exercise

Swimming is the best, it doesn’t jar your bones like jogging does. Cycling is good but where can you do it safely. Make time for a daily work out – it pays off.

Don’t sit for too long

Energy levels will drop if you sit for too long – get up – walk about – take regular breaks from sitting at your desk – walk about in the classroom too

Have more fun

Laughter is the best medicine – so is having fun, which leads to laughter. Having fun makes your heart light, puts bad times into perspective – have fun and then have some more – every day

Try to be cheerful and happy

You are a child of the Universe - you have a right to be here – all that! Be happy, live longer and better.

Follow these 10 tips and notice the way your life changes – your students will notice it too – they’ll react more positively to you – you’ll do the same to them and your stress will vanish and stay away for longer and longer. Teachers, teach yourself something for a change.Robert L. Fielding